On Giant's Shoulders
The true story of Terry Wiles, born with no limbs in 1962 as a result of his mother's use of the drug thalidomide. This film tells the story of his childhood and adoption by the couple Len and Hazel Wiles who live on a remote farm, and the subsequent challenges and resistance to give Terry a 'normal' life.
Cast
Judi Dench
as Hazel Wiles
Bryan Pringle
as Len Wiles
Terry Wiles
as Himself
Hilda Braid
as Sister Page
Barbara Young
as Teacher at hospital
Tim Wylton
as Len Curry
Tony Church
as Hospital administrator
Anthony Heaton
as Limb technician
Anna Wing
as Mrs. Proctor
Jean Rimmer
as Miss Hudson
